Yes, I would let my children go to a KPop Demon Hunters party - but I’d ask a couple of questions first

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With the blockbuster film sparking a wave of themed events, Jenni Whymark helps families weigh fantasy, faith, and healthy boundaries, without fear or knee-jerk reactions

The KPop Demon Hunters movie has had over 537million views worldwide making it Netflix’s most watched English-language movie of all time. The fascination with the movie is particularly high with many children, shown with the release of everything from fancy dress outfits, toys, t-shirts, merchandise and even K-Pop Demon Hunter themed parties and events.

I wonder, would you let your child go to a demon hunter party?! Out of context, it sounds like something from the occult that might include Ouija boards and the like.

we need to be able to distinguish personal conviction from universal command and avoiding getting into legalism

K-Pop music is on the rise with global influence of groups like BTS and BLACKPINK. The role of fantasy and storytelling is a big part of K-Pop visuals used too. When it comes to fantasy where should Christians draw their lines? How do we stand between fictional storytelling and spiritual practices?

Mark 16:17-18 says “And these signs will accompany those who believe: in my name they will drive out demons; they will speak in new tongues, they will pick up snakes with their hands; and when they drink deadly poison, it will not hurt them at all; they will place their hands on people who are ill and they will get well.” So, if we’re meant to be getting rid of demons, is it wrong to be entertaining something that makes light of them? Or are we getting caught up in ……

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